The latest assertions on how we can bend workplace culture toward greater creativity and innovation.
If you're strongly involved in a church, you might be wondering how this new world of Cluetrain, word-of-mouth, and Web 2.0 affects the church body. Bill Kinnon has written (and recorded) an excellent book addressing this topic, A Networked Conspiracy: Social...
Andrew Hargadon gives 5 simple secrets (therefore, by his own definition, it's a prescriptive post) of how to read a business book. It's the most straight-forward, sensible approach I've seen. Now go blow through that pile of business books that's been weighing on...
I'm excited to announce I'll be transitioning to a new position next week. (clockwise from left) Me, Alee Keitz, Jason Owen, and Sandy Hahn I'm joining the team at Hahn Promotions, a marketing and advertising firm across the river from Tulsa in Jenks, Oklahoma. I'll...
There's one character who appears in The Incredibles only three times, but he really says it all, that little kid on the tricycle. When Mr. Incredible yells at him, "Well, what are you waiting for?" the kid replies, "Oh, I don't know. Something amazing, I guess."...
Moses supposes his toeses are roses, But Moses supposes erroneously, For Moses should knowses his toeses ain't roses, As Moses supposes his toeses to be. Think about your day. About your roles in business and life in general. When you think of being a father, mother,...
If you haven't noticed, Kevin Carroll is blogging. How's that for asking and receiving? If you're not familiar with Kevin, he's the author of Rules of the Red Rubber Ball. It's a great book which Kevin appropriately dubs "the little brother to Orbiting the Giant...
DUST!N So, we're segueing into your book, Warriors, Workers, Whiners & Weasels and you have an accompanying blog with that, which is blog.warriorsandweasels.com. Can you tell me a little bit about the book? Tim Well, it's a management philosophy that I've been working...
Michael Wagner reminds us that maybe what Father Knows Best is how to own a brand. It's a great personal micro-story that tells the macro-story of branding. A compelling ad campaign for Amnesty International. It brings a whole new meaning to "bringing it home." (hat...
No, I'm not standing here with my hat in my hands. But, if you're wondering how you can help this blog be successful (as I know that is all you think about nowadays), here's a few suggestions: 1. Join in on the discussion. I have been hearing/reading this from a lot...
This week, I had the opportunity to talk with Tim O'Leary over the phone. Tim is the CEO of Respond2, an advertising agency who admits traditional ads no longer work. Instead of creating entertainment and labeling it "branding" or simply settling for exposure,...
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